From the Burnes Center

Can U.S. Move to a 4-day Work Week?

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses Senate HELP Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders’s proposal to institute a 32-hour work week on Scripps News.

March jobs report ‘kills the argument’ that a recession is coming, says Seth Harris

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris breakdowns the March labor data, economic outlook, and more on CNBC’s power lunch.

How can we use AI to build more democratic societies? The key lies in transparency, Taiwan’s digital affairs minister says

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck’s discussion with Audrey Tang, Digital Minister of Taiwan, is recapped in Northeastern Global News article.

Government employees need hands-on, standardized AI training

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Blake Valenta and Research Fellow Cristin Dorgelo explained InnovateUS’s listening sessions with more than 100 AI leaders over several months.

End of internet subsidies for low-income households threatens access to telehealth

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Alister Martin comments on the impact of telehealth use on lower income communities.

Ted Landsmark on racism, the flag attack photo, and seizing a chance to make change

Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Director of the Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University,…

Rethinking the Future of Artificial Intelligence: Debunking the AI Risk Hype

The Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck explains AI tools are not sentient or human.

Not Everyone Thinks AI Is Going To Destroy Us

The Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck explains AI tools are not sentient or human.

What the Press and Pollsters Get Wrong about a Biden-Trump Rematch

The Burnes Center Senior Fellow Jil Abramson shares her insight on what the press and pollsters should prepare for in the upcoming election.

All Things Policy: Good Riddance to Bad Governance

The Burnes Center Research Fellow Anirudh Dinesh speaks on how citizens can contribute to public problem solving and how technology is enabling new, creative ways…

Meet the newest member of your team: the chief AI officer

The Burnes Center’s Director Beth Simone Noveck is appointed as the New Jersey’s first Chief AI Strategist by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

Bloomberg Intelligence: Apple Hit with EU Fine

The Burnes Center’s Director Beth Simone Noveck explains her role as Chief AI Strategist for New Jersey.

How Should Government Guide the Use of Generative AI?

The Burnes Center’s Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on New Jersey’s first iteration of an AI policy.

Where to Start with AI? Cities and States Offer Use Cases

The Burnes Center’s Director Beth Simone Noveck is quoted about New Jersey’s AI Policy.

Eisgruber, municipal officials discuss University support of shared community interests

The Burnes Center’s Director Beth Simone Noveck is highlighted at the Princeton AI hub announcement.

Companies are adding AI chatbots to their websites. It’s producing some unintended consequences.

Director of the Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University, Beth Simone Noveck explains why it’s so important for businesses to train, test and…

Going on strike: Why some unions have more leverage than others

Senior Fellow at the Burnes Center for Social Change and Professor of Practice at Northeastern University, Seth Harris joins Yahoo Finance Live to weigh in…

Massachusetts Establishes AI Task Force by Executive Order

Gov. Healey announced a partnership with Northeastern University’s Burnes Center for Social Change highlighting a partnership between EOTSS and the Executive Office of Administration and…

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Establishing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Task Force

Governor Healey announces InnovateMA, a nation leading The Burnes Center for Social Change program that partners Northeastern University AI for Impact co-op students with Massachusetts…

Gov. Healey launches AI task force to boost competitiveness in tech

Gov. Healey announced a partnership with Northeastern University’s Burnes Center for Social Change to develop AI tools for state government agencies.

Healey creates AI task force for Massachusetts

Gov. Healey announced a partnership with Northeastern University’s Burnes Center for Social Change to develop AI tools for state government agencies.

What We’ve Become – Living and Dying in a Country of Arms

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck talks with Dr. Jonathan Metzl on his new book in C-Span story.

The Washington Post Has a New Publisher. Here’s Some Unsolicited Advice.

Senior Fellow Jill Abramson comments on the Washington Post’s new publisher.

The E.U. Is Pushing Tech Titans to Help Preserve Fair and Free Elections. Can the U.S. Do the Same?

Burne’s Center Director Beth SImone Noveck comments on the E.U.’s proactive stance in the tech sector.

Can the Media Get Trump Coverage Right?

Senior Fellow Jill Abramson comments on the media’s coverage of Trump.

8 prominent Black leaders in medicine

Burne’s Center Senior Fellow Alister Martin, MD is recognized as a prominent Black physician.

New Jersey names former White House adviser as innovation chief, appoints first chief AI strategist

New Jersey Gov. Murphy appointed Dave Cole as the state’s new chief innovation officer, replacing Burnes Center’s Director Beth Noveck, who now serves as New…

New Jersey Appoints Beth Noveck as First Chief AI Strategist

New Jersey has appointed the Burnes Center’s Director Beth Noveck, one of the public sector’s most visible artificial intelligence experts, as the state’s first-ever chief…

Increased Data Training Options for Government Workers

Innovate-US, which is run through the Burnes Center, gives expanded opportunities to government workers through a $2 million grant from Google.org.

Iowa Caucus Kickoff with Jill Abramson

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Jill Abramson comments on the implications of Claudine Gay’s firing and discusses how the media is dealing with Trump ahead of…

Our Future with AI

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck discusses potential positives of using AI for interactions with government services

Improving government capacity is key for AI deployment, experts tell Congress

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on examples of using AI to improve interactions with government services.

N.J. Gov. Murphy focuses on affordability and AI in his State of the State address

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck, current New Jersey chief innovation officer, is named the first-ever chief AI strategist by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

In 2024 State of the State Address, Governor Murphy Details Landmark Progress and Ambitious New Initiatives to Make New Jersey More Affordable for More Families

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck, appointed as New Jersey’s first-ever Chief AI Strategist who will play a leading role in shaping the trajectory of…

In Speech, New Jersey Governor Backs Phonics and Medical Debt Relief

New Jersey Governor Murphy announces Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck, the state’s chief innovation officer, to become New Jersey’s first A.I. strategist.

Northeastern’s CivicConnect Team Builds Congressional Office Chatbot Prototype

POPVOX Foundation commends the “CivicConnect” student team from Northeastern University’s Burnes Center for Social Change on the first Congressional office chatbot prototype, leveraging OpenAI’s GPT-4…

Northeastern’s CivicConnect Team Builds Congressional Office Chatbot Prototype

POPVOX Foundation commends the “CivicConnect” student team from Northeastern University’s Burnes Center for Social Change on the creation of the first Congressional office chatbot prototype.

Employees Need Drastic Reskilling to Deal with Generative AI’s Data Needs

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on AI accessibility and examples of successful AI training.

Two Huge Announcements Set the Table for New Jersey’s Tech Scene Beyond 2024

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on the establishment of an artificial intelligence hub at Princeton.

Biden campaign heads into 2024 ready to make the case that Trump is a threat to democracy

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris comments on Biden’s reelection campaign and the economy.

NJ to Establish Revolutionary AI Hub at Princeton University

Burnes Center Director and New Jersey Office of Innovation Chief Innovation Officer Beth Noveck discusses the upcoming AI Hub at Princeton University.

A ‘revolutionary’ AI center is coming to a New Jersey university

Burnes Center Director and New Jersey Office of Innovation Chief Innovation Officer Beth Noveck discusses the creation of an AI center at Princeton University.

The Union Fight for the Future of Work—and the Democratic Party

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris comments on the current labor movement.

AI growth brings safety and ethical concerns

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses the use of AI in government.

Generative AI and Policymaking for the New Frontier

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses Generative AI and Policymaking.

A Year Ago, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Sparked a Revolution: Here’s What Happened

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on the use of ChatGPT as a tool.

Jamey Tesler, former transportation chief, gets keys to startup effort

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Steve Kadish works to leverage Boston’s start-up community to tackle local transportation challenges.

Beth Noveck: We Need Investment in Policy Research Dollars and Attention to Using AI to Strengthen Our Democracy

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck discusses use of AI as a means to strengthening democracy.

Need to Hire an AI Consultant? Here’s How to Vet for the Right One

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses the field of AI consulting.

Recap: What We Learned at the 2023 Ideas We Should Steal Festival

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck discusses perceptions of AI at this year’s Ideas We Should Steal Festival.

ICYMI: Office of the Secretary of Higher Education Launches BasicNeeds.NJ.gov Resource Hub at Convening of Campus Practitioners

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on BasicNeeds.NJ.gov as the New Jersey State Chief Innovation Officer.

Governor Murphy Announces New Policy to Promote State Employees’ Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on New Jersey State’s new policy on state employee’s use of AI in her role as New Jersey…

Public Interest Technologists React to Executive Order on AI

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck weighs in on the recent AI Executive Order.

Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2023: The Ultimate Citizen Reading List

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck’s book “Solving Public Problems: A Practical Guide to Fix Our Government and Change Our World” is featured in Ideas…

What You Need to Know About the Biden-Harris Executive Order on AI

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on the use of AI in government.

Can Artificial Intelligence Kill the iPhone?

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on the use of AI.

AI Experts Weigh in on Biden’s Executive Order 

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on the use of AI in government.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman breaks silence on AI executive order

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on the executive order and OpenAI.

No Sign of Recession: Seth Harris on October Jobs Report

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris comments on October Jobs Report.

Settlement: Uber and Lyft drivers in New York will get $328 million in back pay

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses on Uber and Lyft’s plan to pay to settle allegations they short-changed drivers.

Donna Haraway’s Children: Meet the Dynamic Young Artists Who Are Embracing the Cyborg

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Laura Forlano collaborates with artist Itziar Barrio on works relating to cyborgs.

Biden’s AI order is massive, but far from enough to address the technology’s risks

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on the White House’s use of AI.

Biden’s new executive order marks another inflection point for AI and data privacy

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on the White House’s use of AI.

InnovateUS: $2 Million In Funding Secured From Google.org

InnovateUS secures $2 million in funding from Google.

Grant Will Help Public Sector Employees Learn New Tech Skills

InnovateUS secures $2 million in funding from Google.

AI-ready New York City focuses on workforce, procurement

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck comments on the use of AI in government.

Rising cost of credit leading to small business retrenchment, says Northeastern’s Seth Harris

Seth Harris, senior fellow at the Northeastern University Burnes Center for Social Change, joins ‘The Exchange’ to discuss caution about the risk rising rates have…

Northeastern faculty and professional journalists comment on Israel and Gaza at university panel

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Jill Abramson comments on Israel and Gaza at Northeastern University open classroom panel.

InnovateUS Receives $2M in Funding and Pro Bono Support From Google.org to Provide Training on Digital Technologies to U.S. Public Sector Employees

InnovateUS Receives $2M in Funding and Pro Bono Support From Google.org to Provide Training on Digital Technologies to U.S. Public Sector Employees

A Start-Up’s Alternative to Uber: Employing Its Own Drivers

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris comments on Alto’s potential effect on Uber & Lyft.

Biden Will Join Autoworkers on Picket Line in Michigan, a Historic Move

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris comments on UAW strike and Biden’s support on the picket line.

‘If not now, when?’: Here’s why the UAW strike may have come at the perfect time for labor

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris comments on UAW strike in USA Today.

Seth Harris on MSNBC and Bloomberg Discussing the UAW Strike

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris comments on the UAW Strike on MSNBC and Bloomberg

Ramaswamy’s Plan For ‘Mass Layoffs’ Could Hit Federal Employees In Swing States, Not Just D.C.

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris comments on Ramaswamy’s Plan For ‘Mass Layoffs.’

Managing the Future of Work Podcast: Chike Aguh on government innovation in workforce development

Burnes Center Senior Fellow and former Chief Innovation Officer in the U.S. Department of Labor Chike Aguh discusses discusses the talent implications of U.S. industrial…

The Measure Podcast — Episode 4: Chike Aguh

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Chike Aguh, former Chief Innovation Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor, sat down with Equal Measure’s Leon T. Andrews, Jr.…

UAW talks: Why the shift to EVs is such a big deal to worker

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses the transition to EV manufacturing.

Seth Harris On Potential UAW Strike

Seth Harris, Senior Fellow at the Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University and Former Biden Labor Advisor, discusses whether or not he thinks…

UPS workers approve new contract with hard-fought pay and safety gains, ending strike threat

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris comments on the recent Teamsters-negotiated labor deal.

5 key pillars of President Biden’s economic revolution

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris comments on Biden’s pro-union actions as president.

Here’s how Boston.com readers feel about AI in the workplace

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck weighs in on the effects of AI in the workplace.

Trump’s assault on American justice gives inspiration to authoritarians everywhere

Burnes Senior Fellow Jill Abramson delves into the effect Trump’s actions are having on democracy and legal systems across the world.

Biden’s tough sell in Pennsylvania: green energy to union workers

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses Biden’s approach to green energy union workers.

Why the writers’ and actors’ strikes are about more than just Hollywood

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses the writers and actors strikes in Hollywood.

Can Generative AI Be Used to Apply for a Job?

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses the use of AI in the job application process.

What will the federal government do with generative AI?

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses generative ai and its use in government.

Why the U.S. is seeing a record number of labor strikes

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses the increase in labor strikes within the U.S.

ChatGPT was born in San Francisco. Why isn’t the city fully embracing AI yet?

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses AI and its potential usage in city systems.

The union movement has never been more popular in the U.S., says Fmr. Labor Secretary Seth Harris

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses the rise of union strikes across the U.S.

Teamsters Look for UPS Wins to Carry Over to Amazon, Big Three

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses the Teamsters’ negotiations and what it means for unions.

Should I Use Generative AI for Hiring?

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses the use of generative AI in the hiring process.

UPS customers weigh backup plans as threatened strike date approaches

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses the current state of halted labor talks with UPS.

AI Is Great for Government. Public Professionals Need to Learn How to Make the Most of It.

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses how government at all levels needs to invest in training workers in technology.

Better Government Tech Is Possible

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses the potential for the government to use technology to improve the lives of citizens, starting with acknowledging the importance…

UPS workers vote to authorize strike while cheering unexpected progress on heat safety

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses the impact of the UPS workers vote to authorize a strike.

Opinion: Better government tech starts with people. New Jersey shows how.

Jennifer Pahlka discusses the success of improving access to unemployment benefits in New Jersey, led by Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck.

Boston creates staff guidelines on the use of Generative AI

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses the City of Boston’s new Generative AI guidelines.

Boston Isn’t Afraid of Generative AI

Burnes Director Beth Noveck praises Boston’s new Generative AI policy.

Biden, McCarthy to meet again on debt ceiling

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses the federal debt ceiling negotiations.

New AI Video Tutorial Focuses on Public-Sector Needs

Highlighting the new InnovateUS tutorial, “Unlocking the Power of Generative AI,” that teaches public professionals how to responsibly use Generative AI.

CLARENCE AND GINNI THOMAS: Politics, Power, and the Supreme Court

Featuring interviews with Burnes Center Senior Fellow Jill Abramson.

‘It’s completely undemocratic’: Contract negotiations at unionized Mass. employers are dragging on — and on

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses the importance of the first contract negotiations after organizing success.

Why BuzzFeed and Vice Couldn’t Make News Work 

Inside a sweaty D.C. media tradition: Getting the cool kids to sit with you at nerd prom

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Jill Abramson discusses the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Can A.I. and Democracy Fix Each Other?

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses how AI can support democracy, and how democracy can help us make the best of AI.

Here We Are Again: The Covenant School Shooting

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Jonathan Metzl discusses the way forward for gun reform in America following the tragic shooting in Nashville.

ChatGPT: Risk and Opportunity for Public Comments in Rulemaking

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck participated in a panel discussion about ChatGPT, citizen engagement, and its impact on the future of lawmaking.

Managerialism and our obsession with hierarchy

Burnes Center Director Beth Noveck discusses how we must improve public sector managerialism in order to increase resident engagement.

Can the labor movement capitalize on its big wins from 2022?

Northeastern researcher pledges to unlock power of cellphone-generated mobility data to benefit neighborhoods

Will Rail Labor Negotiations Derail Our Economy? Probably Not.

The American Faith I Was Raised In

Book Review: Solving Public Problems – A Practical Guide to Fix Our Government and Change Our World

The Fight for Voting Rights is Raging. These Students are Leading the Way.

7 Skills to Save the World

Is there a new labor movement afoot in the US? Seth Harris, former top advisor to Biden, weighs in

When Tribal Nations Expel Their Black Members

Northeastern professor Caleb Gayle tells a story of Black people who became Native Americans

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on the Burnes Center’s ‘City Challenge’ project

Northeastern Launches the Burnes Center for Social Change

A Center for Social Change at Northeastern That Won’t Be Afraid to Take Chances

Podcast Episode: Your Tax Dollars At Work

Old Dog, New Tricks: Retraining and the Road to Government Reform

Randomistas vs. Contestistas

A Conversation with Beth Simone Noveck on Solving Public Problems: How to Fix our Government and Change our World

A Conversation With Beth Simone Noveck on Solving Public Problems: How to Fix Our Government and Change Our World.

7 skills you need if you want to solve public problems

This free online class will teach anyone how to solve societal problems

Biden makes re-election pitch in key swing state Pennsylvania

Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris discusses President Biden’s re-election pitch.